September 14, 2026
24 articles published on this date
Government Notifies Bar on Bank Charges for UPI and RuPay Debit Payments up to ₹2,000
The Central Government notified changes under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, barring banks and payment system providers from levying any...
India's Russian Crude Oil Imports Decline in September, Iraq Emerges as Key Alternative
India's imports of Russian crude oil fell to about 1.42 million barrels per day (mbpd) in the first 14 days of September 2026, roughly 30% lower than the...
SEBI's Closing-Price Call Auction Reform Faces Rollback After Market Pushback
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) had directed stock exchanges to determine the end-of-day closing price of roughly 200 derivative-linked...
India and China Hold Ministerial Talks to Address Bilateral Trade Concerns
The Union Commerce and Industry Minister held talks with China's Commerce Minister on bilateral economic and trade relations. The discussions followed an...
UPI and RuPay Debit Payments Up to Rs 2,000 Remain Free of Charge
The Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance notified that no bank or payment system provider may impose any direct or indirect charge...
India-EAEU Free Trade Agreement Talks Gain Momentum After New Delhi Meeting
India and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) held discussions in New Delhi to fast-track negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with the...
Direct Benefit Transfers Cross Rs 2.08 Lakh Crore in FY27, Led by Fertiliser Subsidy
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) payouts across roughly 320 central welfare schemes and subsidies have reached Rs 2.08 lakh crore so far in the current...
Rate Hike Odds Rise for October MPC Meeting as Crude Oil Prices Climb
Economists now expect the Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to raise the policy repo rate at its early-October 2026 review, reversing...
Uniform Civil Code: State-Wise Implementation Push and the Consultation Debate
Coalition partners within the Union government have sought consultations on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), urging that the process include wider stakeholder...
BRICS 2026: New Delhi Declaration and India's Fourth Chairship
The 18th BRICS Summit was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 12–13 September 2026 under India's 2026 chairship, with the theme 'Building for Resilience...
India's Eco-Sensitive Zones: Notified on Paper, Ungoverned on Ground
A recent report examined the implementation gap in India's Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) — buffer areas around national parks and wildlife sanctuaries —...
India-China Relations: "Partners, Not Rivals" Consensus and the Push for Balanced Trade
On the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi (September 12-13, 2026), the leaders of India and China held bilateral talks and reportedly...
Himalayan Glaciers Nearing "Peak Water": What the Melt Means for India's Rivers
A recent assessment finds Himalayan glaciers are losing mass faster than a decade ago, pushing the Hindu Kush-Himalaya (HKH) region toward a hydrological...
India's Counter-Terrorism Architecture: From Restraint to Proactive Deterrence
India's counter-terrorism posture has evolved over the past decade from a policy of 'strategic restraint' (absorbing cross-border terror attacks without...
WPI Inflation Hits 9.92% in August: Second-Highest Reading in the New 2022-23 Base Series
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to 9.92% year-on-year in August 2026, up from 9.78% in July 2026. The reading is the second-highest recorded so...
India Gains Wider EU Steel Quota, but Carbon Border Levy Still Applies
Under the concluded India-EU Free Trade Agreement, India has secured an additional preferential tariff-rate quota (TRQ) of 694,853 tonnes of steel per year...
India's Microplastics Problem and the Regulatory Gap
Studies across India have detected microplastics in rivers, wetlands, packaged food, salt, sugar, and air, indicating widespread contamination well beyond...
Wholesale Inflation Nears Double Digits as Global Oil Pressures Persist
India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for August 2026 rose to nearly 10% year-on-year, continuing an upward trend from July, with analysts flagging...
India and Canada Hold Fourth Round of CEPA Negotiations
India and Canada began the fourth round of negotiations for a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in New Delhi, with both sides...
Maharashtra's Uniform Civil Code Committee Nears Its Report
The Maharashtra state government confirmed that a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in the state after a dedicated expert committee submits its...
Wholesale Price Inflation Rises to Near-Decade High in August 2026
Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to approximately 9.9% year-on-year in August 2026, up marginally from about 9.8% in July 2026. Fuel and power...
Oil Price Surge After Strait of Hormuz and Saudi Pipeline Disruptions
Global crude benchmarks surged after fresh strikes disrupted oil infrastructure and shipping near the Strait of Hormuz and inside Saudi Arabia; Brent crude...
18th BRICS Joint Declaration: Consensus-Building Under India's Presidency
The 18th BRICS Summit was held on September 12–13, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under India's presidency, with all 11 full BRICS members...
18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi: New Delhi Declaration, UNSC Reform Push, and the Critical-Minerals Warning
The 18th BRICS Summit was held on September 12–13, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, under India's presidency, with all 11 full BRICS members...